Monthly Archives: July 2011

Mister D:Sorry, for better or worse, Bette was humping the stage long before Madonna. Â When I first saw Madonna pull her “Like A Virgin” rolling on the floor, humping the stage stunt, my first thoughts were….Bette Midler! She set the bar for stage performances!

If Yippies founder Jerry Rubin was right about not trusting anyone over 30, then MTV is in a heap of trouble. Staying connected to youth is the networkâ€™s mission, so MTV may want to forget that it was sparked to life 30 years ago with the words, â€œLadies and gentlemen, rock and roll.â€ Television hasnâ€™t been the same since.Read More

The cast of “Glee” will be helping fashionistas shop till they drop on Sept. 8 for this year’s Fashion’s Night Out event, to be held in stores across the country and online.

Sources told Page Six that “Glee” cast members will act as spokespersons for the worldwide shopping initiative spearheaded by Vogue Editor in Chief Anna Wintour. During the event, participating stores offer special products, discounts and extend normal shopping hours.Read More

Hollywood ReporterDavid Foster To Be Named Head Of Jazz Label
He is expected to put Verve’s focus on adult contemporary pop.
7/29/2011 by Shirley Halperin

David Foster is set to take the top spot at esteemed jazz label Verve, THR has learned. The producer-composer-songwriter has worked with Josh Groban, Michael Buble and Andrea Bocelli and has won 15 Grammys.

Foster’s arrival at Verve Music Group, which includes imprints GRP and Impulse (home to John Coltrane‘s catalog), is part of Universal Music Group chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge‘s plan to reinvest in UMG’s creative resources. Under Foster, Verve is expected to shift its focus to adult contemporary pop, or “what David does best, from Groban on down,” says a source. The label’s roster includes Herbie Hancock, Diana Krall and Ledisi. It also has released albums by Queen Latifah, American Idol alum Katharine McPhee and Treme regular Trombone Shorty.Read More

Mister D:Actually she reads very flippant about her copying in this article, but to be fair I didn’t see the show so I don’t know how she said it….

Hollywood ReporterLady GagaJimmy Kimmel Concert Avoids Riot, She Thanks Police
The singer also admits she â€œstoleâ€ the idea for the hat she wore on the ABC late-night show.
7/29/2011 by Lindsay Powers